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Peterman
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Post by Peterman » Tue. Sep. 27, 2022 3:01 pm

Old Hardin automatic stoker furnace. It has a forced draft blower on it . I am not getting a good chimney draft and will force smoke back into auger and hopper . I am wanting to shorten the chimney and run it out through a wall rather than up to the roof . Will this help with draft problems ?

 
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Post by freetown fred » Tue. Sep. 27, 2022 3:17 pm

Depends how high over the roof ridge ya are P ??? Check the chimney & see if any critters are homesteading???

 
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Post by coaledsweat » Tue. Sep. 27, 2022 3:28 pm

Have you cleaned your stovepipe? Ash deposits can collect and choke a draft.


 
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Post by Peterman » Tue. Sep. 27, 2022 6:07 pm

About 2 feet above the roof ridge . Chimney is clean. Will be taking it apart to replace the pipe as its a few years old and getting thin. has a heat exchanger that needs work as well . I think I need to install some clean outs on it as I can not access the crossover tubes

 
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Post by freetown fred » Wed. Sep. 28, 2022 9:48 am

Sounds like a good plan P---:)

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